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Monday, February 29, 2016

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Dear Young Christian:
I am writing this letter from Guyana, in South America. Over the past week I, with others, have had the privilege and joy of visiting many believers, and preaching the gospel. Many times I have heard wonderful stories of how the Lord has saved folks and how He is providing for His people in miraculous and wonderful ways. It is a rebuke to my faith — or lack thereof — to see those who are so happy in the Lord despite very difficult circumstances and a daily grind of life of which I know nothing. Everywhere we go we hear verses quoted such as, “The Lord is good” (Nahum 1:7), “God is our refuge and strength” (Psalm 46:1), and, “My God shall supply all your need” (Philippians 4:19). They’re more than quoted — they’re spoken with the joy of the Lord radiating from their faces, indicating the reality that is in their heart.
These believers have no other resource than their God, and it is wonderful to see how they trust Him implicitly. What a good lesson for me, and for us all!
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
We would love to hear from you. Send your comments or questions to jhyland@primus.ca

Sunday, February 28, 2016

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Worship
“Worship God” (Revelation 22:9).
Worship is the out-flow of a heart overflowing with an appreciation of the person and work of Christ. The following are some scriptures that would encourage and instruct us concerning this subject:
“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 29:2).
“So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty: for He is thy Lord; and worship thou Him” (Psalm 45:11).
“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23-24).
“For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh” (Philippians 3:3).
“The four and twenty elders fall down before Him that sat on the throne, and worship Him that liveth for ever and ever” (Revelation 4:10).

Saturday, February 27, 2016

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Zaccheus
“And, behold, there was a man named Zaccheus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who He was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature”
(Luke 19:2-3).
There were three things that Zaccheus could have allowed to hinder him in coming to the Lord.
1. His profession……….. “chief among the publicans.”
2. His possessions………………………….. “he was rich.”
3. The people………………………………….. “the press.”
There are many things that may keep someone from accepting God’s offer of salvation through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ. However, we find in the story of Zaccheus an earnestness that would not let anything or anyone stand in his way. He had a desire and opportunity to meet the Lord, and he didn’t let it pass. He found out too that the Lord knew all about him and desired his blessing and company.
If you are not saved, today may be your last chance. Don’t let it pass … there may not be another one!

Friday, February 26, 2016

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Monthly Question Page
Q. Will a faithful life ensure a more lovely crown that we can cast at the feet of the Lord Jesus?
A. Crowns for faithfulness are set before us as an encouragement in running the Christian race. Paul was running with the “prize” or “goal” in view. “I press toward the mark for the prize” (Philippians 3:14). However, crowns or rewards are never to be the object or motive. They are a nice incentive, but Christ is to be the object and motive.
The Bible brings the subject of crowns before us to spur us on in the path of faith and service, and it is good that we be exercised to obtain that which we can cast at the Lord’s feet, giving Him all the glory, realizing that if we were faithful it was not of ourselves but His grace working for us and in us.
“The four and twenty elders … cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power” (Revelation 4:10-11).
Many will receive a crown, as Paul said, “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing” (2 Timothy 4:8).

Thursday, February 25, 2016

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Christian Living
Here are three statements I read and enjoyed recently. They have to do with good practical Christian living.
1. Living to please the Lord does not depend on one’s age or one’s circumstances, but on the desire of the heart.
“Blessed are they that keep His testimonies, and that seek Him with the whole heart” (Psalm 119:2).
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10).
2. If you walk prayerfully, you will walk carefully.
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18).
“Praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God” (Jude 20-21).
3. Undivided loyalty is a source of pleasant fragrance to the heart of God.
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delighteth in his way” (Psalm 37:23).

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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Monthly Scripture Reading
Jude
17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
24 Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

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Separation
By nature we know separation from God!
“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear” (Isaiah 59:2).
In Christ we know separation to Him!
“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13).
When Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden, the happy communion that he enjoyed with his God was immediately broken. Having received a conscience, realizing that he had sinned, he hid himself behind the trees of the garden in fear of the voice of God.
But for those of us who know Christ as Saviour, we have been brought into the closest and most blessed place of relationship possible. There must be practical separation from the world and from evil if we are going to enjoy that relationship. We are exhorted, “Be ye separate, saith the Lord” (2 Corinthians 6:17).

Monday, February 22, 2016

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Dear Young Christian:
What will this week bring? Joy, sorrow, pain, laughter and probably some surprises as well. But whatever life brings this week, remember, there are no surprises with God. “Known unto God are all His works from the beginning of the world” (Acts 15:18). Thankfully we don’t know the future, for it is a burden we could not carry with us. But our wise, loving God and Father knows all about it, and we can trust Him for what is best.
Remember too, that while the future as far as this life is concerned may be uncertainty at best, yet the future for the believer as far as the next life, is certainty beyond a shadow of a doubt. “That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast” (Hebrews 6:18-19).
Have a good week, and no matter what happens, “rejoice in the Lord alway” (Philippians 4:4).
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
We would love to hear from you. Send your comments or questions to jhyland@primus.ca

Sunday, February 21, 2016

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Died/Buried/Rose
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
What a revelation! Such simple, yet profound and weighty words. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Can anything be more vital and precious than that? What does it mean to you today? So often we get complicated when it comes to the truth of Scripture, and certainly there are “the deep things of God” (1 Corinthians 2:10). But how good to return again and again to the “simplicity that is in Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3).
As another Lord’s Day is upon us, let’s stop and get back to basics. Let the work of Calvary thrill your heart once again. Read the closing chapters of any one of the four gospels slowly and reverently. It will cause worship, praise and thanksgiving. These are the fundamentals of the gospel and the basis of our eternal blessings.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

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Right With God
Because he could not comprehend eternity, a young man by the name of Jason became convinced that his accomplishments here on earth were of the utmost importance. He decided that he needed to make his presence in this world count for something. He convinced himself that somehow if he did enough humanitarian work and made enough impact, that even when he was gone, his name would be recognized, achieving some sort of immortality. As a result his life took on a self-importance that it was never designed to have.
In order to make your life count on this earth we must remember how short life is. It is true your life has a purpose, but if you are not right with God and ready for the next life, nothing is right. There was a young man in the days of the Lord on earth who, when part of the law was quoted to him, replied, “Master, all these have I observed from my youth” (Mark 10:20). However, the Lord said, “One thing thou lackest” (Mark 10:21). His life on earth and toward his fellow-man was impeccable, but he lacked the very thing he needed most: salvation and a right relationship with God and the Lord Jesus. If this is not right, nothing is right!

Friday, February 19, 2016

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Simple Principles
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat,
nor with the wine which he drank” (Daniel 1:8).
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime” (Daniel 6:10).
Great men and women of God base their lives on simple principles. They don’t just know them — they do them as well. Though Daniel had been carried away into captivity and was many miles from his true home, he followed these two simple principles:
1. No compromise — Never would he defile himself with the idolatrous meat.
2. Much prayer — At all times he lifted his heart up to God.
Testing came and he was found 10 times better than all the others. If our lives are marked by these simple principles, real blessing follows as well.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

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Jacob’s Twelve Sons — Simeon
“The sons of Leah … Simeon” (Genesis 35:23).
We are told very little of the personal life of Simeon. He and Levi made an attack on Shechem to avenge their sister Dinah. “Two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males” (Genesis 34:25). He was also kept by Joseph as a hostage in Egypt while the others were sent back to their father. “And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes” (Genesis 42:24).
When Jacob blessed his sons he linked Simeon and Levi together and said, “Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations” (Genesis 49:5). When Moses blessed the 12 tribes, Simeon is not mentioned. As a punishment for his cruelty, Simeon, along with Levi, has experienced a continual dispersion among their brethren. He was the last of the tribes to enter the land of Canaan, and his inheritance was in the extreme south.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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Three D’s
Yesterday I mentioned visiting a school on the island of Dominica, and seeing a poster on the subject of worry. In another classroom in the same school there was another poster. It also had a good message which can be given a Biblical application. Here is what it said:
The three D’s to success…
Desire
Discipline
Dedication
This made me think of the verse that reminds us, “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat” (Proverbs 13:4). We can have a good desire, but if there is no motivation behind it, it will never accomplish anything. David had a desire too, but it didn’t stop there. He said, “One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after … ” (Psalm 27:4).
Let’s ask the Lord to give us not only good and pure desires but the spiritual discipline and dedication to carry out those desires.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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Worry
While visiting a school on the island of Dominica, sharing the gospel with some of the students, I noticed a poster on the wall in one of the classrooms we were speaking in. It had a rather appropriate message, especially for those of us who tend to fret and worry. Here is what it said:
Worry is…
Wasting today’s time
to clutter up tomorrow’s opportunities
with yesterday’s troubles.
It reminded me of the Lord’s words, when He said to His disciples: “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” (Matthew 6:34). What this verse is simply saying is, live for Christ today and leave tomorrow in the hand of the Lord. He knows the future and He is in full control. Let’s not be like Martha, of whom the Lord had to say, “Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things” (Luke 10:41).

Monday, February 15, 2016

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Dear Young Christian:
I came across a statement the other day that I thought was rather interesting and significant. This is what it said:
“The entire book of God (the Bible)
is a record of the victories of Christ!”
It brought to mind the following verse: “Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine; Thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and Thou art exalted as head above all” (1 Chronicles 29:11).
Yes, when we know Christ we are on the winning side. His is the victorious one and will continue to be so until His enemies are forever destroyed. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death” (1 Corinthians 15:26).
Isn’t it wonderful to know the Lord? I wouldn’t want to trade places with anyone who is not on the Lord’s side. “His holy arm, hath gotten Him the victory” (Psalm 98:1).
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
We would love to hear from you. Send your comments or questions to jhyland@primus.ca

Sunday, February 14, 2016

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His Beauties
Here are some scriptures that bring before us the beauties, glories and loveliness of the person of Christ:
“Thou art fairer than the children of men:
grace is poured into Thy lips” (Psalm 45:2).
“My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among
ten thousand … His countenance is … excellent … 
He is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this
is my friend” (Song of Solomon 5:10,15-16).
“And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne
and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God
sent forth into all the earth” (Revelation 5:6).
“I Jesus … am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star” (Revelation 22:16).
See if you can add to the list today. To read and meditate on such verses will give you a fresh appreciation and delight in the Lord Jesus Christ. It will also deepen your love for Him and increase your value and estimation of His person and work.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

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Prepared
I noticed this statement one day while reading a Christian periodical: “If the Lord Jesus did not come where we were (into this world), we could never go where He is (the Father’s house).”
It brought to mind a similar statement by another writer: “On the cross He prepared His people for the place; His presence in the glory prepared the place for His people.”
Yes, everything has been done that could and can be done, and as a result there is a wonderful place called heaven, or the Father’s house, all prepared and waiting for the moment when the Lord will call His redeemed ones home to Himself.
There is no further preparation on God’s part. He says, “Behold, I have prepared … all things are ready: come” (Matthew 22:4). The question is, Are you prepared?
Amos said, “Prepare to meet thy God” (Amos 4:12).
The Lord Jesus said, “Therefore be ye also ready” (Matthew 24:44).
He came where we were — He has made full preparation, but are you prepared? Do you know Him as Saviour? Will you go where He is when you leave this world?

Friday, February 12, 2016

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The Right Way
“He led them forth by the right way” (Psalm 107:7).
This is a summary of the way that the Lord led His people the children of Israel for 40 years through the wilderness. Make no mistake, it is still the way He leads His children today if we are willing to submit to His guidance in our Christian pathway of faith and service.
Do you really believe that He leads by the RIGHT WAY? Then let Him decide the path for you! Trust Him and rejoice whether the path He chooses is hard or easy, rough or smooth, straight or crooked. “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass” (Psalm 37:5). It may not always be “to pass” in the way we thought it should be, but it will always be “to pass” in the way that He sees is the very best if we leave the choice with Him.
He has said, “Lo, I am with you alway” (Matthew 28:20). Isn’t that what really matters most? To have a sense of His presence is what brings real peace, joy, contentment and happiness!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

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When to Speak
Here is a quote from Winston Churchill, British politician and prime minister of England during World War II. He made the following statement at a conference in Washington, D.C.
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak;
courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”
It made me think of similar words, penned by Solomon centuries ago:
“Answer not a fool according to his
folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he
be wise in his own conceit”(Proverbs 26:4-5).
It takes real wisdom from the Lord to know when to speak and when not to speak. Sometimes, the less said the better. Sometimes, nothing said is best. Sometimes we need to speak, but even then Solomon said, “Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few” (Ecclesiastes 5:2).

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

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Bible Algebra
S+S=S
S in and S elf-will, when allowed in the Christian life can cause only S orrow.
There are many older believers in Christ who will give sad testimony to this fact. They are those who, for one reason or another, and in one way or another, lived a selfish life in their youth, instead of following the Lord, living for Him, and taking up His interests. Sad to say they spent the best years of their life in selfish pursuits.
These individuals may have been truly saved, but they wasted their time, energy, and other resources intrusted to them by the Lord. They are now experiencing the truth of the verses that say, “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). King Solomon put it this way: “He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity” (Proverbs 22:8). Vanity is another word for emptiness. Don’t live a vain and empty life. Living for Christ and for others is a full and satisfying life.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

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Service
“But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not” (Matthew 21:28-29).
A verbal willingness to serve and a physical unwillingness don’t go together. Don’t be hypocritical and show obedience when you don’t mean it in your heart. If God asks you to do something for Him say “Yes” and do it. He will give you the strength for it and you will be rewarded. The second son in the story seemed like he was willing by his words, but it soon became evident that his heart was not right.
God our Father wants willing and obedient hearts from His children. He said to His Old Testament people, the children of Israel, “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land” (Isaiah 1:19). In a spiritual way this applies to us now. If we have a willing and obedient spirit we will enjoy all the blessings He has for us.

Monday, February 8, 2016

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Dear Young Christian:
“Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him” (Job 13:15). My wife and I were reading a commentary on the book of Job, and came across a comment on this verse by the author. He remarked, “This is almost the greatest sentence ever uttered by mortal lips! Let us ask for grace to affirm it.”
It was quite a boast made by Job, and I take it not an idle one either. However, Job did not know his own heart, and he had many valuable lessons to learn in the school of God. It was a long process of 42 chapters, having to listen to his wife and his friends criticize and berate him over many issues. However, Job learned the lessons in the school of God in the end, and there was much blessing as a result. The New Testament affirms, “Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy” (James 5:11). Hopefully, we too are learning the lessons God has for us so that we will experience the happiness and blessing that He desires for us.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
We would love to hear from you. Send your comments or questions to jhyland@primus.ca

Sunday, February 7, 2016

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Suffering
“Christ also suffered for us” (1 Peter 2:21).
I recently cracked a rib, and it has been very painful. Yet I realize it is nothing like my Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, suffered. We read of Him, “I am poured out like water, and all My bones are out of joint .… I may tell all My bones: they look and stare upon Me” (Psalm 22:14,17). Yes, it is good for us to read and meditate on the physical suffering of Christ and the circumstances surrounding His trial and crucifixion. But remember, all the physical sufferings of the Lord, as awful as they were, never put away one sin. It was the atoning sufferings in those three hours of darkness, at the end of which, “Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me” (Matthew 27:46).
We can in some small way enter into what He suffered from the hands of His enemies, but never will we know what He felt when He, “bare our sins in His own body on the tree” (1 Peter 2:24).

Saturday, February 6, 2016

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Let Go
An eagle was hovering over the lake, and its graceful flight was watched by several people. Suddenly it darted with lightning swiftness towards the water. There was a splash of feathers and fins, and the great bird rose into the air with a fish two feet or more in length and probably weighing 10 pounds, still wriggling in it talons. When at a height of about a 1,000 feet, the bird, still clinging to the fish, began to sink slowly towards the lake again, gaining speed as it descended. It finally fell with a splash into the water. Later the bird and the fish were found together, dead. The eagle had evidently found the fish too heavy to carry, but had been unable or unwilling to withdraw its claws, and as its strength gave way, it sank into the water and was drowned.
This incident reminded me of two of the Lord’s questions when here on earth: “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul” (Mark 8:36-37)? Perhaps you are clinging to something of this world and its pleasures, and it is keeping you from coming to Christ. Don’t be like the foolish eagle! Let go and accept the Lord as your Saviour. “This is life eternal” (John 17:3).

Friday, February 5, 2016

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The Call
“I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom
shall I send, and who will go for Us?” (Isaiah 6:8).
In the 1700’s there was a man in England, a shoemaker by trade, who kept a map of the world on the wall of his workshop so he could pray for the nations of the world. In time he became burdened for a specific missionary outreach. When he shared this burden at a meeting of prominent believers, he was told by one of the senior men of God: “Young man, sit down. When God wants to convert the heathen, He will do it without your help or mine.”
But William Carey did not let the fire of his enthusiasm be dampened by such a response, and eventually he left the shores of England for India. There he engaged in pioneer missionary work, doing the work of the Lord in a remarkable way and with much eternal fruit and blessing.
God has a work and a sphere of service for each of us. It may not be India or any foreign mission field. For you it may be right where you are — home, neighborhood, school, work, anywhere. Whatever and wherever it is, it will be a blessing to you and to others if you answer the call, “Here am I; send me” (Isaiah 6:8).

Thursday, February 4, 2016

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Promises
Lord Palmerston (October 20, 1784 – October 18, 1865), Queen Victoria’s Prime Minister, was crossing the Thames River in London on Westminister Bridge when a young girl ahead of him suddenly dropped a jug of fresh milk. The jug broke into fragments, and she dissolved into tears. Palmerston, having no money with him, dried her eyes by telling her that if she came to the same spot the next day at that same hour he would pay for both the jug and the milk. The following morning, in the middle of a cabinet meeting, he suddenly remembered his promise, left the bewildered ministers, dashed across the bridge, placed the money into the waiting girl’s hand and hurried back to his meeting.
This is but a feeble illustration of our Lord, of whom we read, “All the promises of God in Him are yea, and in Him Amen” (2 Corinthians 1:20). No promise ever made by God the Father or the Lord Jesus Christ will ever fail. “There hath not failed one word of all His good promise, which He promised” (1 Kings 8:56). Claim those promises today, you will never be disappointed in doing so.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

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Fearful
“And He said unto them, Why are ye so fearful?
How is it that ye have no faith?” (Mark 4:40).
That night there had been a great storm on the sea of Galilee, and by this storm the disciples’ faith had just been through a major test — and they all failed! Yes, they failed miserably. They hadn’t yet learned that Jesus had everything in full and complete control, no matter how it looked to them.
When we learn that the Lord is still in control, still on His throne in resurrection power, then our faith will pass in times of testing. Our faith will pass the test if we trust in Him — not just when things are smooth sailing, not just some of the time — if we “trust in Him at ALL times” (Psalm 62:8).
We need to learn full, whole-hearted trust like Solomon, who said, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). When we have learned this lesson, then, and only then, can we “trust, and not be afraid” (Isaiah 12:2).

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

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Youth
“It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth” (Lamentations 3:27).
“Redeeming the time” (Ephesians 5:16).
Wasted time and wasted talents,
In our days of youthfulness,
Never can they be recycled,
Gone those days of usefulness:
Do not squander, do not lose them,
Serve your Master, serve today:
There is much to do for Jesus,
Do not waste your youth away!
Jesus wants our youthful vigor,
He desires our very best,
All the energy He gives us…
This is not our final rest:
We are going on to heaven,
There our service will be done,
Then rewards and commendations,
When our race is fully run.

Monday, February 1, 2016

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Dear Young Christian:
There is a great danger of being mere imitators of other people’s faith, copying their example without their spiritual power or personal communion with the Lord. All this must be carefully guarded against, especially as young Christians. King David’s prayer was, “Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee” (Psalm 143:8).
Let’s be simple, humble and real. We may be small, our sphere of service very narrow, our path hidden. It doesn’t matter as long as we are precisely what grace has made us, occupying the sphere in which our Lord has set us, walking the path which He has opened before us. It is not by any means necessary that we should be great or prominent in the world. But it is absolutely necessary that we should be real and humble, obedient and dependent. Thus our God can use us. Nothing is more delightful to the true Christian than to find himself in that quiet, humble path where self is lost sight of. May it be so this week.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
We would love to hear from you. Send your comments or questions to jhyland@primus.ca
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